Through somebody at TikTok I learned a new Japanese word that I love, Komorebi. It refers to light filtering through trees and casting a shadow on the ground. It induces a sense of wonder in those observing it. Google the word, there is a lot to it. So a light went off in my head on this because I’ve always loved sunlight through leaves and I love dappled shadows.
Above is what I mean by dappled shadows.
Dappled Shadows on my backyard fence.
Light filtering through leaves at a local park.
Backing off a little bit from the same tree and you get the filtered light and the dappled shadows.
I love this word, it names a feeling that I have had for a long time. When I go hiking I’ve shot a lot of photos at the end of the day especially of the sun peaking through the leaves or branches. Dappled shadows that I come upon often leaves me amazed. Especially when the wind is blowing and I’m watching shadows moved.
Since I have learned the word, I am seeing Komorebi everywhere I look almost.
I am linking with Shadow Shot Sunday
